Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
News of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's surprise 2018 midterm primary win of New York's 14th congressional district surprised politicos and ushered in a wave of wins for Democrats on election day. Commonly referred to as AOC, Ocasio-Cortez was born October 13, 1989 in the Bronx, New York. Her progressive platform and social media following has made her one of the most popular members of the Democratic Party. She has been a vocal supporter of Medicare for All, the Green New Deal and other progressive agenda items.
Fact Check: Did Trump Make SCOTUS Picks to End Roe v. Wade, as AOC Claims?
The former president's position on the landmark abortion ruling has been scrutinized in light of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court leak.
Trump-Backed Candidate Volunteers to Round Up 'Every Illegal'
Vernon Jones, who is running for a House seat in Georgia, said he would send illegal migrants to Representatives Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
AOC, Bernie Sanders Urge Roe v. Wade Be Codified to Thwart Supreme Court
Sanders called for an end to the Senate filibuster in order to pass federal legislation protecting abortion rights.
Elon Musk Tells AOC 'Stop Hitting on Me' After She Derides Billionaires
Earlier in the week, billionaire Elon Musk began his Twitter antics and has since gained over 2.5 million followers after a string of joke tweets.
Marjorie Taylor-Greene and AOC Among 8 to Oppose Russian Asset Seizure Bill
Greene joined House progressives in voting against the measure, which would liquidate the frozen assets of Russian oligarchs and use the funds to help Ukraine.
Megyn Kelly Wants to Know: Why Should I Pay for 'Snot-Nosed' College Kids?
The Department of Education reported that the pause in student loan repayment has cost the government $98.4 billion so far.
Biden's Student Loan Pause Could Put Democrats in Prime Midterm Position
If the pause is extended until September, Democrats could announce another payment delay just before the elections.
Sarah Palin Begs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Debate Following Congress Bid
Sarah Palin insisted she wanted to debate AOC on topics like education, capitalism and energy independence.
Man Who Threatened to Cut Nancy Pelosi's Head Off Given 18 Months in Jail
Paul Hoeffler had previously pled guilty to making the threats through phone messages, having also sent them to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attorney Kim Foxx.
Piers Morgan Compares 'Squeaky Voice' AOC to Meghan Markle
Piers Morgan said Joe Biden's fortunes could only get worse if he embraced Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Meghan Markle.
Ocasio-Cortez Says There Might Be Grounds for Impeaching Clarence Thomas
The congresswoman said that the Supreme Court justice should resign to avoid potential impeachment regarding his stance on the January 6 investigation.
These 69 House Reps Voted Against Ukraine Military Aid
The military part of the bill passed by 361-69 votes. Fifty-four Republicans and 15 Democrats voted against it. Three members abstained.
Ilhan Omar Calls Sending U.S. Weapons to Ukraine 'Likely Disastrous'
The liberal Democrat warned that weapons sent to Ukraine could wind up in the hands of paramilitary groups.
Rifle-Toting GOP Candidate Says He'll 'Do Whatever It Takes' Against Dems
J.R. Majewski says in a new ad that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Joe Biden and Colin Kaepernick are "bringing America to its knees" with their agenda.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Suggests AOC Is Not 'Smart' As She Was A Bartender
This is not the first time the New York congresswoman's previous career has been brought up during the pair's long-running feud.
AOC Accuses Tucker Carlson of 'Libelous Harassment' After 'Booty Call' Clip
"If you're this easy with sexual harassment on air, how are you treating your staff?" the congresswoman asked about the host's comments.
AOC Slams Tucker Carlson as 'Trash' After He Calls Her 'Rich White Lady'
Ocasio-Cortez referred to Carlson with a Spanish pejorative that "starts with a P and ends with dejo" after he said she's not a person of color.
AOC Slams Cops Who Displayed Diapers, Baby Formula Seized From Shoplifters
"This is not public safety. This is cruelty on display," one Twitter user wrote.
Cuellar Hits Cisneros, AOC Hard Using GOP Defund the Police Talking Points
"The voters will decide this election," Cuellar said, "not far-left celebrities who stand for defunding the police, open borders, eliminating oil & gas jobs, and raising taxes on hard working Texans."
AOC Tells Joe Biden: Cancel More Student Loans to Have 'Any Chance' in 2022
President Biden has expressed doubt that he has the power to cancel up to $50,000 in student debt by executive action.
Ocasio-Cortez Calls Working Atmosphere in Congress a 'Sh** Show'
"What is surprising to me is how it never stops being scandalizing," the congresswoman added.
AOC Calls Charlie Kirk a Weirdo Over Super Bowl Halftime Show Remarks
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacted after Charlie Kirk described the Super Bowl halftime show as "sexual anarchy."
AOC at Rally: 'Texas Turning Blue Is Inevitable'
Texas has remained a Republican stronghold for decades and last carried a Democrat to the White House in 1976.
Adam Carolla Says Nobody Would Listen to AOC if She Was Fat and in Her 60s
A video clip of Adam Carolla making these comments on Sean Hannity's show has gone viral, with over 350,000 views.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Agrees With AOC on Something—Breaking Up Big Tech
The Georgia Republican said she and the New York progressive congresswoman "agree for very different reasons."
AOC Mocks Sinema's Complaints About Senate's Slow Voting Process
"Why should we make the lives of obstructionists easier?" Ocasio-Cortez wrote, referring to the Arizona senator, who voted against eliminating the filibuster.
Unlikely Allies AOC, Matt Gaetz Agree That Facebook Needs to Be Stopped
Two members of Congress from opposite ends of the political spectrum said they agreed Facebook should be broken up.
AOC Says Arizona Needs 'Strong Democrat' After Donors Pull Plug on Sinema
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she believed Sinema has proven herself to be an obstacle to the right to vote in the United States.
AOC Offers to Help Supporters Run for Local Office 'Everywhere'
The progressive congresswoman urged her supporters to run in local elections across the country.
Sarah Palin calls AOC 'Creepy,' Says Liberals Obsessed With Sex
Former Governor Palin claimed AOC uses the topics of gender and sexuality to deflect away from what she described as her failures.
